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Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bikes. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda
How serious are safety concerns around Spiro electric motorcycles?
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Health centres across Rwanda are set to strengthen early screening and care for persons with albinism as part of a national effort to reduce skin cancer cases. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
Health centres to expand cancer screening for persons with albinism
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A water drainage full of rain water at Gikondo. Rainfall amount ranging between 30 and 150 millimetres is expected across Rwanda from November 11 to 20. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
Expect heavy rains, strong winds in mid-November — weather office
Monday, November 10, 2025
Workers sort French beans before export at a packhouse in Kigali Special Economic Zone. File
Business
What should be considered as govt revises trade policy?
Sunday, November 09, 2025
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire’s family received the Lifetime Achievement Award on her behalf during the Development Journalism Awards held at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Friday, November 7. Courtesy
Rwanda
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire honoured with lifetime achievement award posthumously
Saturday, November 08, 2025
Michel Nkurunziza (L) and Emmanuel Ntirenganya pose with their awards
Rwanda
Two New Times reporters win Development Journalism Awards
Saturday, November 08, 2025
The Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaks at the Leaders Prayer Breakfast on Friday, November 7.
Religion
Mukazayire: Rwanda’s leadership conquered adversity through courage, faith
Saturday, November 08, 2025
A person packs avocados at a storehouse in the Masoro Special Economic Zone for export. Rwanda’s avocado exports generated $6.3 million in 2023, up from just $440,000 in 2013, according to the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB). File
Economy
Avocado farmers, exporters upbeat about potential access to China
Thursday, November 06, 2025
A delegation from the Kenya Defence Forces, led by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri, in conversation with their Rwandan counterparts on Wednesday, November 5. Photo by RDF
Security
Rwanda, Kenya 'finalising' defence pact
Thursday, November 06, 2025
Rwanda National Police announced on Wednesday, November 5, the arrest of five men for allegedly stealing and vandalizing electricity cables in Gasabo District.
Crime
Gasabo: Five arrested over vandalising electric cables
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Workers on duty in a textile factory at Masoro Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Labour inspection gaps put workers at risk, study warns
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Celestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer of RSE and President of ASEA, stated that the initiative positions Rwanda at the center of Africa’s sustainable finance drive.
Finance
Rwanda to unveil first green finance platform
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
A mechanic inspects a vehicle in Kigali for mechanical and emissions compliance, supporting ongoing efforts to improve air quality and environmental health. Courtesy Photo
Environment
Rwandan vehicle owners hit the garage after 2,000 fail emissions tests
Monday, November 03, 2025
Minister of State for Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, observes a gas emission testing demonstration at the Remera Automobile Inspection Centre on Friday, November 1. Courtesy.
Environment
Govt to increase vehicle emission testing centres
Sunday, November 02, 2025
Environment Minister Bernadette Arakwiye tours a gas emission testing demonstration at the Remera Automobile Inspection Centre on Friday, November 1. Courtesy
Environment
One in five vehicles in Rwanda failed emission tests — REMA
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Heavy rains at Giporoso, Remera Road. Weather reports predict nationwide rainfall between 50 mm and 200 mm slightly below the usual November average of 50 mm to 300 mm. File Photo
Environment
Reduced rainfall forecast in November
Friday, October 31, 2025
A truck drives through Kirehe District in Eastern Province, Rwanda, transporting goods from Tanzania. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Tanzania unrest disrupts Rwanda-bound cargo
Friday, October 31, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.
Health
Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda
Friday, October 31, 2025

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